The strategy is based on the principles of equality, inclusion, equal
participation, openness and transparency as well as research quality, rigor
and honesty. Work emerging from the strategy will be produced based on;
collaboration, empowerment and research for all, service user and carer
involvement, excellence, effectiveness and the efficient development and
use of best available robust evidence.
The ambition is to build a research community that will foster mutually
beneficial relationships and partnerships. Through collaborative working
we hope to build upon our evidence base relevant to social work and
social care in Northern Ireland. Over time this will help us identify the types
of research and evidence that will inform practice, explore gaps in our
evidence and support the identification of research and evidence priorities.
A number of key features are typical of the Research Community;
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A broad
range of
research
methods;
A quest for
usefulness
applicability
and theoretical
understanding;
A concern
for social
justice; A focus on
social change,
and work with
a wide range
of stakeholders
in the research
process.
Principles and Values
Connectivity,
engagement
and
partnership;
Ownership;